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LB Kiko Alonso could be target for Cardinals if cut by Dolphins

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With the Miami Dolphins set to make Brian Flores their new coach, changes are expected on their defense. They are expected to try and get younger among other things. That could make linebacker Kiko Alonso a salary cap casualty in the offseason.

The Arizona Cardinals are trying to rebuild this offseason with a new coaching staff and linebacker was a problem last season. With new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph coming in, he will assuredly try to bring in some players who have played for him before.

Alonso might fit the bill.

He played for Joseph when he was defensive coordinator in 2016.

That year, Alonso had 114 tackles, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and five tackles for loss. Over the last three seasons with Miami, Alonso has averaged 118 tackles per season.

Alonso has prototypical linebacker size and is 28 years old. A productive veteran next to Haason Reddick might be something the Cardinals consider, should he become available in the offseason.

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